TOP 50 DRUGS AND THEIR HERBAL ALTERNATIVES (2013)

Course overview

The practice of medicine is now at a crossroad: there are countless patients taking prescription drugs who wish to be treated with a more natural approach. While many Western pharmaceuticals are effective, the downside is the multitude of side effects that they may produce in the long run, and the fact that many pharmaceuticals merely cover up the symptoms of the disorder, and does not address the root cause. In this class, Dr. John Chen, recognized authority in both western pharmacology and Chinese herbal medicine, author, and faculty of the USC School of Pharmacology and many TCM colleges, discusses the 50 most commonly prescribed medications, their actions, side effects, and herbal alternatives. You will learn how to co-manage patients using herbs as an alternative to commonly prescribed drugs. You are also given proper protocols for the time frames and herbal dosages leading to the safe reduction of pharmaceutical usage.